Although I don't often wear a hat, I like to knit them. Fortunately, my daughter likes to wear hats, so I do the knitting and she does the wearingan arrangement that satisfies us both.

Designer Meg Myers also wears many hatsboth figuratively and literally. Not only is she kept busy as CEY's graphic designer but she is a prolific knitter who seems always to be sporting a new hat or shawl.

This week's pattern is Meg's latest creation. A simple textured cap with just the right amount of fullness to flatter the face.

Update: Kumara is no longer available, we suggest substituting Color By Kristin. For more information, and to see our Diamond Caps knit in Color By Kristin, see Issue 335.

(file size: 440 KB; published November 16, 2010)

The Story:

Hats are my go-to project whenever I want to swatch a new yarn or stitch, or when I am ready for a break from larger projects. Having just finished a marathon of knitting for the CEY Spring 2011 collection, I was more than ready for a quick, simple knit.

This Kumara Diamond Cap uses simple repeats of knit/purl combinations that are easy to “read” after the pattern is established in the first few rows. The crown decreases are eventually worked into the pattern, creating a star at the top of the cap that looks a lot more intricate than it really is.

Maybe this instant gratification project was too instant (using just one ball!); I’ve already cast on for another cap in Caribou.

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